Deepika Padukone scripts history, becomes 1st Indian to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Actress Deepika Padukone, hailed as the Queen of Bollywood, is known for pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks. With close to two decades of a successful career in showbiz, Deepika is one of the most sought-after stars in the industry who has parallelly managed to carve a niche space for themself in the entertainment world globally.

Not just a celebrated superstar, Deepika is often hailed as a global icon who has made the country proud on international platforms. Yet again, Deepika has pinned India on the global map as the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce felicitates Deepika with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the class of 2026 in the Motion Pictures category.

Announced over a live stream, it becomes even more special as Deepika becomes the only Indian to receive this prestigious accolade. Our Indian superstar shares the class with Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore, and many more renowned performers.

Amongst various world-renowned names, Deepika Padukone has managed to secure a space for herself not just in the Indian entertainment industry, but also in Hollywood. While several notable faces have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, Deepika stands tall as the only Indian to be bestowed with this honour. With this honour, Deepika not only represents India on the global stage but also strengthens the nation’s visibility and impact globally.

From featuring in TIME’s 2018 list of the 100 most influential people to receiving the TIME100 Impact Award, Deepika has earned global recognition at regular intervals, bringing glory to the country. She further made history by unveiling the FIFA World Cup trophy at the final match in Qatar.

Among other notable achievements, as written in the golden pages of history, she became the first ever Indian to be signed by global luxury fashion houses for Louis Vuitton and Cartier, she set the stage for the country’s growing influence globally and has further paved the way for other Indian celebrity faces to join the wave in subsequent years.

Beyond international accolades, Deepika continues to dominate the Bollywood industry with major projects in her lineup. With her continued hold over the box office with massive successes, she remains an unstoppable force in Indian cinema and will be seen on the big screen next in Atlee’s directorial alongside Allu Arjun.